National Governors Association Calling For Immediate End To The Shutdown
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana about how the government shutdown is impacting his home state.
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Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Embarks On Reassurance Trip To Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began an extensive trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to resolve confusion about the Trump administration's plans to withdraw troops from Syria.
L.A. Teachers Poised To Strike For More Pay And Student Services
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Howard Blume as more than 30,000 teachers in the city could strike as early as Thursday. They're fighting for more pay and student services.
Federal Employees Sue Trump Administration Over Government Shutdown
A group of federal employees is suing the Trump administration for not getting paid during the partial government shutdown. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with the group's attorney, Heidi Burakiewicz.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Pennsylvania Farmers
As Pennsylvania farmers gather for the state's annual farm show, some are feeling a pinch from the partial shutdown of the federal government.
Using Genetic Genealogy To Identify Unknown Crime Victims, Sometimes Decades Later
DNA combined with the study of family history has been used to solve high-profile cold cases such as the Golden State Killer. Now, volunteers are using the technique to identify crime victims.
Manafort Allegedly Shared 2016 Polling With Associate Linked To Russian Intelligence
Paul Manafort's lawyers botched redactions in a court filing, revealing the information. Separately, the Supreme Court denied a request believed to be a challenge to special counsel Robert Mueller.
After Botching 2020 Census Contract, Officials Pick New Printer For $115 Million
The original contract awarded by the Government Publishing Office was canceled after the printer filed for bankruptcy. An internal watchdog plans to investigate the new contracting process.
Russian Lawyer At Trump Tower Meeting Charged In Connection To Money Laundering Case
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Natalia Veselnitskaya with obstruction of justice. The indictment suggests she has close ties to the Russian government.
Former Director Of National Counterterrorism Center Weighs In On Border Situation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nicholas Rasmussen, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, about national security and the U.S.-Mexico border.